As the first bodies of the Christchurch mosque shooting victims were returned to grieving families, Muslim volunteers from across New Zealand and Australia descended on the small town to help in the…
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UK govt cannot hold new parliament vote on same Brexit deal: speaker
Britain’s government cannot submit its Brexit deal for another vote in parliament if it is “the same” or “substantially the same” to the one already rejected by MPs, the House of Commons…
India confirms five nationals killed in Christchurch
Five Indian nationals were among the 50 worshippers killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks, with at least two others reported to be injured, officials said Sunday. India’s embassy in New Zealand confirmed…
4 Bangladeshi expats killed in NZ shooting, FM says
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said latest reports suggested the death toll of Bangladeshi expatiates at gun attack in Christchurch mosques in New Zealand raised to four from two. “The…
New Zealand PM vows gun reforms after racist mosque massacre
New Zealand’s prime minister vowed to toughen the country’s gun laws after revealing Saturday that the man accused of murdering 49 people in two mosques legally purchased the arsenal of firearms used…
‘I’ll walk with you’: Kiwi mosque massacre prompts flood of support
Kiwis have responded to the Christchurch mosque massacres with an outpouring of interfaith solidarity — crowdfunding millions of dollars, donating halal food and even offering to accompany local Muslims now scared to…
‘What’s next?’: Christchurch Muslims struggle with shock, fear
A few months ago, Christchurch’s Linwood Mosque proudly laid down new carpets in its halls. On Friday, the light brown carpets were stained red after a gunman stormed the building, spraying bullets…
British parliament backs Brexit delay
Britain’s parliament on Thursday voted to ask the European Union to delay Brexit until at least June and head off a chaotic end to their 46-year partnership in two weeks. But lawmakers…
Bangladesh’s Australia mission confirms 3 expats death in New Zealand shooting
Bangladesh’s High Commission to Australia so far confirmed three expatriates’ death in New Zealand’s Christchurch shooting at two mosques leaving 49 dead but feared attack to have critically wounded several other Bangladeshis….
49 dead in New Zealand mosque shootings
Attacks on two Christchurch mosques left at least 49 dead Friday, with one gunman — identified as an Australian extremist — apparently livestreaming the assault that triggered the lockdown of the New…
Over 100 Malaysian schools shut after toxic waste dump
Over 100 schools in Malaysia have been closed after the dumping of toxic waste into a river caused hundreds of people to fall ill, including many children, authorities said. A lorry is…
Air fare increases as India grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8
Air fares in India have shot up at 40-50% with some sectors recording as much as a 100% spike in last minute ticket prices following ban on flying Boeing 737 MAX 8…